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	Delayed implementation of the Freedom of Information Act   232 kb
	Briefing for a debate in the House of Lords on a motion calling for earlier implementation of the FOI Act's right of access for central government.   Added 6 December 2001
	Evidence to Justice Committee 1 on the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Bill   188 kb
	The Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland has submitted written evidence to Justice Committee 1 of the Scottish Parliament on the FOI Bill.   Added 30 November 2001
	Double blow to freedom of information
	Press release criticising the Government for delivering a double blow to freedom of information. The Lord Chancellor has announced a 4 year delay in implementing the FOI Act, and the Parliamentary Ombudsman has published a report on ministers' decision to refuse to comply with an open government ruling.   Added 13 November 2001
	Delaying rights will "severely damage" anti-secrecy law
	Press release expressing concern at the damage that would be done by delaying implementation of the FOI Act for a further 3 years.   Added 9 November 2001
	Government to abandon Freedom of Information timetable?
	The Campaign has produced a briefing describing the damaging consequences of delaying implementation of the FOI Act.   208 kb   Added 2 November 2001
	Publication schemes response
	The Campaign has produced a response to the Information Commissioner's consultation paper on publication schemes. The FOI Act requires every public authority to produce such a scheme describing information it publishes.    208 kb   Added 30 October 2001
	FOI: No right of access to 2005?
	The Campaign has written to MPs asking them to sign an EDM urging the government to implement the FOI Act on time.   Added 25 October 2001
	Access to information in local government   208 kb
	The Campaign has produced a response to the consultation on access local government information.   Added 20 September 2001
	Freedom of Information: International Characteristics   172 kb
	A paper discussing some of the international characteristics of international freedom of information laws has been added to the website.   Added 20 September 2001
	Updated: Details of private sector staff in Whitehall
	The updated correspondence with the Treasury, Department of Trade & Industry and Department of the Environment Transport & the Regions now includes the names and responsibilities of private sector staff working on secondment in the DTI and DETR.   Added 15 August 2001
	Supplementary submission on draft Scottish FOI Bill
	Letter expressing concern at an exemption for investigations into deaths contained in the draft Scottish FOI Bill.   Added 26 June 2001
	Challenge to secrecy over private sector staff in Whitehall
	Correspondence with the Treasury and Department of Trade & Industry over revealing the identities of private sector staff working on secondment in government departments.   Added 16 June 2001
	Freedom of Information and corruption
	Three papers discussing the contributions to be made by FOI and whistleblowing legislation to deterring and detecting corruption in government have been added to the website.   Added 13 June 2001
	Nominate someone for a Freedom of Information Award!
	The Campaign is seeking nominations for its annual Freedom of Information Awards, which recognise those who have made significant contributions towards improving openness during the year. If you would like to nominate an organisation or individual for an Award, this page explains how.   Added 5 June 2001
	Freedom of Information Act 2000
	The Campaign has produced a version of the full text of the UK Freedom of Information Act which can be downloaded in a single Acrobat PDF or Rich Text Format file. The Act is also available on the Stationery Office website, but there it is published in a format which requires readers to view more than 30 separate web pages.   Added 31 May 2001
	Seminar on the Draft FoI Bill   48 kb
	Report of a seminar on the consumer perspective on the draft Bill held in Glasgow on 30 March 2001. Organised by the Campaign and the Scottish Consumer Council.   Added 6 April 2001
	Briefing for Scottish Parliament debate on the Draft FoI Bill   192 kb
	Briefing on the draft Freedom of Information (Scotland) Bill prepared for a debate on 15 March 2001 in the Scottish Parliament.   Added 14 March 2001
	Scottish information bill welcomed - with reservations.
	Press release welcoming the Scottish Executive's draft FOI bill, while expressing concern over some broad exemptions, the existence of a ministerial veto and the potential for high charges for information.   Added 1 March 2001
	Local Government Openness: Briefing for Lords Debate   64 kb
	Briefing for the Lords debate on the Regulations for access to information and meetings in local authorities, held on 8 February 2001. It explains our concerns that the Regulations could lead to greater secrecy in local government.   Added 8 February 2001
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